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Hello Roseville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Roseville hiker missing near Auburn—what deputies are asking you to do
  • Want to step inside one of Roseville's working groundwater wells?
  • How a new water deal could reshape Roseville's future supplies

Also on today's calendar: Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Roseville! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 98, low: 68.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Search for missing Roseville hiker to pause Monday afternoon due to heat, officials say (kcra.com) — Authorities are searching for 24‑year‑old Ian Roberts, a hiker from Roseville who went missing after heading into the American River Canyon from Auburn's Overlook Park. Crews will pause operations Monday afternoon because of dangerous heat but plan to resume at 7 a.m. Tuesday. Anyone with information is urged to contact Roseville police to help investigators.
   

2. See what's beneath the surface: Groundwater well open house on 10/10 (ca.gov) — Roseville residents are invited inside a working groundwater well site on Saturday, October 10, to see how the city stores water underground and safeguards future supplies. Drop by 4030 Solaire Drive between 10 a.m. and noon for free, family-friendly tours, Q&A with Roseville water staff, kids' activities, and refreshments, with updates provided to anyone who RSVPs.
   

3. PCWA Board Approves RiverArc Joint Powers Authority With Sacramento and Roseville (rosevilletoday.com) — Roseville has formally joined Sacramento and Placer County Water Agency in a new RiverArc Joint Powers Authority that will shape how our region gets water for decades. The long‑planned project would tap the Sacramento River, easing pressure on the American River and improving supply reliability for Roseville and neighboring communities. Environmental review and planning are underway before construction and operations decisions are made.
   

4. Roseville to Lake Tahoe Movies: Films Worth Watching (rosevilletoday.com subscription) — Roseville film fans can spot their hometown and nearby Placer County locations in a long list of movies, from cult favorites to Hollywood classics. This roundup highlights how local spots like Roseville, Lincoln, Auburn, and Lake Tahoe have doubled as memorable backdrops, and explains how the Placer-Lake Tahoe Film Office helps productions secure free permits to shoot here.
   

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    Extremely good with cats kids dogs She is potty trained and does know a few tricks and commands. She loves to cuddle but playful and high energy. … (Nextdoor Roseville Heights)
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    I think it's great that he helps the community in this way we need more people like him in the world!! (Nextdoor West Park)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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